An Introduction to French Art Songs with Mari Esabel Valverde’s arrangement of Hébé by Ernest Chausson
This past fall, my treble ensemble dug into Mari Esabel Valverde’s arrangement of Hébé by Ernest Chausson. The rich harmonies,…
Listen Up! Five Spooky Choral Works to Set the Mood for Halloween
Every fall as soon as we get our first chilly evening, I find myself in the mood to be scared….
Reach for the Moon with The Girl with the Numbers by Marie-Claire Saindon
The Girl with the Numbers by Marie-Claire Saindon shares the story of American mathematician Katherine Johnson, known most prominently for…
The Top Ten Posts of the 22-23 School Year
As we wrap up our semesters, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top Ten…
Five Questions to Ask After the Choir Concert
I love a good post-concert debrief. As musicians, it is often so easy to just jump into the next cycle…
“Family” Choir Program: Repertoire Roundup
This semester, my choirs and I wrapped up our year together with a “Family” choir program. As we prepared for…
Five Breathing Exercises for Choir Singers
As we approach the end of the school year, I find myself more and more instructing students to “take a…
Celebrate the Strength of Our Grandmothers with Lineage by Andrea Ramsey
Lineage by Andrea Ramsey is a thoughtful and moving piece that just feels good to sing. Honoring the strength of…
Five Contemporary Choral Composers to Highlight During Women’s History Month 2023
Can you believe it’s already the last week of Women’s History Month? Fun fact: the inaugural American Women’s History Month…
Speak Up with Say Her Name by Alysia Lee
Say Her Name by Alysia Lee is a beautiful piece with an impactful and poignant message. Available for mixed and…